DevOps Software Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid Bethesda, MD

Stanley Reid & Company; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid is recruiting a DevOps Software Engineer for a TS/SCI + CI poly role in Bethesda, MD. The position supports a cutting-edge technology stack, containerized microservices, and cross-functional teams to deploy and sustain DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate will have Linux expertise, Kubernetes, CI/CD with GitLab, and experience with ELK stack, Helm, and deployment automation. Hybrid work is available after onboarding and security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux proficiency and experience managing containerized stacks.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes monitoring tools and CI/CD orchestration.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana; deployment automation with SALT.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain containerized microservices architecture.
• Support systems administration, installation, configuration, and automation tasks.
• Promote DevOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab

ELK Stack

Agile

Scripting

Python

Java

Shell

PowerShell

SALT

Helm

Helmfile

Nexus

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Deployment Automation

OS at Scale

Tools

GitLab

Prometheus

Grafana

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Helm

Helmfile

Nexus

SALT

Job description

DevOps Software Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid

• Bethesda, MD

Who We Are

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared DevOps Software Engineer to join a high‑energy team building and deploying a cutting‑edge technology stack in support of the DIA‑NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As a DevOps Software Engineer, you’ll help design, deploy, and maintain a full‑stack, containerized microservices architecture. You’ll also support systems administration, installation, configuration, and the broader adoption of DevOps best practices across cross‑functional engineering teams.

Qualified DevOps Software Engineer must have the below skills:

• Strong Linux proficiency
• Hands‑on experience with containers and Kubernetes monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLab
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana
• Experience operating systems at scale
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Development experience (Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.)
• Kafka or other messaging systems (AMQP, JMS)
• SALT for deployment automation
• Helm / Helmfile
• Nexus

This work is located in Bethesda, MD and will allow for hybrid work once role is established. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance.

Salary for this role is between $107,900 - $195,050, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.